The relationship between sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and nasal obstruction is
unclear. In order to better understand, we performed an extensive computer-assisted review …

Objective/Hypothesis Studies have suggested preterm birth, defined as gestational age
(GA)< 37 weeks, is a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in later childhood …

Collapsibility of the active pharynx, where active contraction of the upper airway muscles is
evident, was previously reported to be higher in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) …

The obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), is a common cause of morbidity during
childhood. Childhood OSAS usually stems from adenotonsillar hypertrophy. OSAS in infants …

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is estimated to affect approximately 1% to 5% of
children between the ages of 5 and 13 years. 1–4 OSAS has been shown to contribute to …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children is a highly prevalent disorder caused by a
conglomeration of complex pathophysiological processes, leading to recurrent upper airway …

The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is clearly increasing in the pediatric
population. However, the polysomnographic criteria for treatment still remain to be defined …

This review discusses the anatomical contribution to pathogenesis of obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA). It emphasizes:(i) the importance of separation of anatomical mechanisms from …

Objectives Paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is associated with a range
of changes in craniofacial and occlusal development. There is, however, little knowledge of …

Objective: We hypothesized that mandibular size may play a role in the etiology of
obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children, since a smaller mandible may reduce …